Niger coup plotters name former economist as new prime minister
August 8, 2023 Nearly two weeks after the military took over power in Niger, the coup plotters have named former economy minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the country’s new…
Pope says Church open to everyone, including LGBT people but has rules
August 8, 2023 Pope Francis said on Sunday that the Catholic Church is open to everyone, including the gay community, and that it has a duty to accompany them on…
Nigerian producer pumps out AI-powered Afrobeats
August 8, 2023 When artificial intelligence (AI) apps started spreading in Nigeria’s music industry, Eclipse Nkasi thought his days as a producer were numbered. Then he took a step back,…
LASG completes modern floating jetty at CMS
August 8, 2023 The Lagos State Government (LASG) has completed the construction of a modern floating jetty at CMS-Marina to enhance safe commuting of residents and visitors in Lagos. The…
Tinubu Told Us He Opted To Use His Private Jet To Cut Costs – NLC President reveals
August 8, 2023 The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, on Monday, shed light on organised labour’s private meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on August…
Cleric in Police net for charming, defrauding friend of N105m, taking over his family
Aug. 8, 2023 A 43-year-old cleric is in police net in Lagos for charming his U.S.-based friend to collect N105 million from the latter under false pretence. Parading the suspect…
FG Withdraws Contempt Suit Against Organised Labour Over Protests
August 8, 2023 The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. This is contained in a letter…
NAF Air Strikes Destroy Boats With Stolen Crude Oil In Rivers
August 8, 2023 The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), has destroyed three boats tapping crude oil from a pipeline in Rivers State. This was disclosed in a statement…
WHO flags India-made syrup in latest warning over contaminated drugs
August 8, 2023 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday flagged a batch of contaminated common cold syrup, manufactured by an Indian company, the latest in a series of warnings…
FG moves to removes taxes on tomatoes, raw food items soon – JTB
Aug. 8, 2023 Mr. Muhammad Nami, Chairman, Joint Tax Board (JTB), on Monday says the Federal Government will soon end taxes on tomatoes and other raw food items. Nami stated…